Vol. 1Joseph Reforms France

Joseph used policing, finance, newspapers, and political alliances to reshape France while challenging the Duke of Orléans and the High Court. After securing limits on the High Court and beginning…

Chapters 1–101 Open volume

Vol. 2France’s New Foundations

Joseph pushed France through agricultural, financial, industrial, and military reforms while building alliances and preparing for action against the Barbary Pirates. France established new measurement…

Chapters 102–202 Open volume

Vol. 3France and the Brabant War

Joseph expanded French control and influence through Tunisia, domestic reforms, and diplomacy as revolts and wars threatened to spread. The volume ended with Joseph preparing France for the Brabant…

Chapters 203–302 Open volume

Vol. 4France on the March

Joseph expanded French influence through war, diplomacy, reform, and invention while confronting political unrest and British intrigue. The story left the war in India advancing and Ney arriving as…

Chapters 303–402 Open volume

Vol. 5War and Reform

Joseph expanded France’s influence through diplomacy, military campaigns, and financial and administrative reforms. After withdrawing from Silesia and weakening political opponents, he left Mysore…

Chapters 403–502 Open volume

Vol. 6Reform and Preparation

Joseph dismantled the Tax Farmers, introduced new fiscal and industrial measures, and expanded France’s military preparations. The volume leaves Poland preparing for war and its Great Sejm convention…

Chapters 503–602 Open volume

Vol. 7France and Poland at War

Joseph strengthened France’s influence and prepared for a wider conflict as Poland faced invasion by Russia, Prussia, and Austria. The volume left Kraków’s silver region under threat, with volunteers…

Chapters 603–702 Open volume

Vol. 8War on Two Fronts

Joseph built alliances and directed France’s campaigns while Napoleon advanced through Italy and the French and Walloon forces fought the coalition. The volume ended with Genoa resupplied, the Allied…

Chapters 703–802 Open volume

Vol. 9The Franc and the Alliance

Joseph expanded France’s influence through military victories, political alliances, and economic schemes while preparing a counteroffensive against Austria and Britain. The volume left Moreau…

Chapters 803–902 Open volume

Vol. 10France Ascendant

Joseph used Austria’s defeat to expand France’s influence and pursue military, economic, administrative, and medical reforms as war continued in Europe. The volume ended with Napoleon headed for exile…

Chapters 903–1002 Open volume

Vol. 11France’s Expanding Reach

Joseph extended French influence through Louisiana, military campaigns, migration, and industrial investment while rival powers faced defeats and economic disruption. Britain’s effort to force sugar…

Chapters 1003–1102 Open volume

Vol. 12France Prepares for War

Joseph exploited Britain’s crises while expanding French influence, industry, and military power as European alliances shifted toward war. Poland was occupied, the Allies prepared to advance through…

Chapters 1103–1203 Open volume

Vol. 13The European Settlement

Joseph rallied France, defeated the Allied armies, and reshaped Europe through treaties and territorial changes, while Napoleon established the Iroquois Duchy in America. The volume ended with Joseph…

Chapters 1204–1305 Open volume

Vol. 14France’s Expanding Power

Joseph used financial pressure, reforms, diplomacy, and military developments to expand French influence and reshape France’s institutions. The volume ended with him organizing medical research after…

Chapters 1306–1405 Open volume

Vol. 15Revolution and Retreat

Joseph expanded French influence and became Regent as revolts and wars reshaped Europe. The Polish Army survived its retreat, while Vienna’s uprising proclaimed the Republic of Austria and Hungary…

Chapters 1406–1508 Open volume

Vol. 16France Expands Its Reach

Joseph used diplomacy, military campaigns, and reforms to strengthen France’s influence across Europe and the Americas while supporting new technology and educational opportunities. The volume left…

Chapters 1509–1608 Open volume